Waiting
מְחַכֶּה
[mechakeh]
Word Forms
Feminine (Sing.)
מְחַכָּה
[mechakah]
Plural (Masc.)
מְחַכִּים
[mechakim]
Plural (Fem.)
מְחַכּוֹת
[mechakot]
📖 Translation
Waiting
The masculine singular present tense form of the verb in Piel binyan, meaning 'he waits' or 'he is waiting', used to describe the active process of anticipating someone or something.
💬 Usage Examples
הַיְלָדִים מְחַכִּים לַמּוֹרֶה.
Ha-yeldím me-chakím la-moré.
The children are waiting for the teacher.
אֲנַחְנוּ מְחַכִּים לַתַּחְבּוּלָה שֶׁלְּךָ.
Anáchnu me-chakím la-tachbúla shel-chá.
We are waiting for your plan (trick).
הֵם מְחַכִּים לַסִּפּוּר הֶעָצוּר.
Hem me-chakím la-sipúr ha-atsúr.
They are waiting for the exciting story.
💡 Memory Tip
Remember: 'Ha-ha! I'm waiting for you!' (though not entirely accurate, it helps connect the root with waiting).